Blanking plate over gas hob
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Yes.
They may get discoloured or even damaged but they can be replaced.
They won't set fire to the tiles.
They may get discoloured or even damaged but they can be replaced.
They won't set fire to the tiles.
Excellento! I'll be applying some silicone at the bottom of these (or metal ones) just in case of steam rising but doubt it ever would as the heat from the hob would be alot further away.
Its getting fitted by john lewis folk and just wanted to be sure but I'll get some metal ones aswell to be sure
Its getting fitted by john lewis folk and just wanted to be sure but I'll get some metal ones aswell to be sure
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It's a pity you didn't get the wiring removed. There's always a way (like the service duct/void in the corner!)
Yeah it would have been idea bringing them up into the roof, but we already had the roof skimmed and the electrical mess underneath was unearthed when I removed the old tiles + platerboard (all the junction boxes and what not was underneath all the tiles, so didn't know about them at all)
We're not too bothered about the facebooks, and tbh don't really notice them already which is good! but the main thing is that they'll have no issues putting the gas hob there.
They'll probably moan about where the electric socket is, it's behind a kitchen drawer and is just a socket, but it's only for ignition so is fine using a plug socket from what I heard! When this is done I'm going to be so relieved
We're not too bothered about the facebooks, and tbh don't really notice them already which is good! but the main thing is that they'll have no issues putting the gas hob there.
They'll probably moan about where the electric socket is, it's behind a kitchen drawer and is just a socket, but it's only for ignition so is fine using a plug socket from what I heard! When this is done I'm going to be so relieved
"unearthed" ... an unfortunate term on an 'electrical' forum 
(... but we know what you mean)
Am I missing something? What's facebook got to do with it?
(... but we know what you mean)
Am I missing something? What's facebook got to do with it?
I'd find a matching paint, for the plates.
Holy Moly, I just re-read what I wrote and I apologise as that doesn't make much sense
Translated
"Yeah it would have been idea bringing them up into the roof, but we already had the roof skimmed and the electrical mess underneath was revealed when I removed the old tiles + platerboard (all the junction boxes and what not was underneath all the tiles, so didn't know about them at all)
We're not too bothered about the faceplates, and tbh don't really notice them already which is good! but the main thing is that they'll have no issues putting the gas hob there.
They'll probably moan about where the electric socket is, it's behind a kitchen drawer and is just a socket, but it's only for ignition so is fine using a plug socket from what I heard! When this is done I'm going to be so relieved"
I'm going to screwfix to pick up loads of new sockets today and going to buy the LAP polished chrome single and double blanking plate as it has a gasket, but I'll silicone around the faceplate aswell, so no chance of steam etc.
Many thanks
Translated
"Yeah it would have been idea bringing them up into the roof, but we already had the roof skimmed and the electrical mess underneath was revealed when I removed the old tiles + platerboard (all the junction boxes and what not was underneath all the tiles, so didn't know about them at all)
We're not too bothered about the faceplates, and tbh don't really notice them already which is good! but the main thing is that they'll have no issues putting the gas hob there.
They'll probably moan about where the electric socket is, it's behind a kitchen drawer and is just a socket, but it's only for ignition so is fine using a plug socket from what I heard! When this is done I'm going to be so relieved"
I'm going to screwfix to pick up loads of new sockets today and going to buy the LAP polished chrome single and double blanking plate as it has a gasket, but I'll silicone around the faceplate aswell, so no chance of steam etc.
Many thanks
Be care full, would silicon tarnish the finish, maybe someone else knows
As there will still be live wires behind the blanking plates, if you are installing metal ones don't forget to make sure that they are connected to an earth, either using by using the earth terminal mounted on the blanking plate, or by the use of metal fixing screws connecting them to earthed metal back boxes.
But be careful though, because on occasion sometimes when wiring has been disconnected, I have seen all of the unused wires, including the earth, put into new insulated screw terminals, leaving the metal back box unearthed.
But be careful though, because on occasion sometimes when wiring has been disconnected, I have seen all of the unused wires, including the earth, put into new insulated screw terminals, leaving the metal back box unearthed.
......and, if the circuits are part of a ring final, make sure that the wires are terminated properly to maintain the integrity of the ring.
Testing continuity of the ring final at the consumer unit is the proper way to do this!
Testing continuity of the ring final at the consumer unit is the proper way to do this!
It can in theory although I've never seen it happen. The curing agent in most silicones creates acetic acid and this can definitely etch stainless steel. You can use a polyurethane sealant if you're concerned, or look for an acetone or alkoxy cure silicone.
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